ONLINE VACATION
HORIZONTAL FALLS IN KIMBERLEY, AUSTRALIA
10/08/13
Hi Everyone. Today we are taking a trip to Kimberley Australia to
see Horizontal Waterfalls. It seems like this is the only place in
the world to see this. First, I will explain what
a horizontal waterfall is.
The Horizontal Falls or Horizontal Waterfalls (nicknamed the "Horries") is
the name given to a natural phenomenon on the coast
of the Kimberley region in Western Australia.
Despite their name, the Horizontal Falls are a fast-moving tidal flow
through two narrow, closely aligned gorges of the McLarty Range, located in
Talbot Bay. The direction of the flow reverses with each change of
tide. A peak tide gives rise to a significant difference in the
sea level on either side of each gorge.
There are two gorges. Above each of the gorges are natural reservoirs
which fill and empty with seawater through the gorge openings. The inner
gorge is also partly fed by fresh water from Poulton Creek.
I hope you enjoy this unusual phenomenon in Western Australia.
~Marsha~
THE BOAT WE WILL BE RIDING IN TO SEE THIS UP CLOSE
see Horizontal Waterfalls. It seems like this is the only place in
the world to see this. First, I will explain what
a horizontal waterfall is.
The Horizontal Falls or Horizontal Waterfalls (nicknamed the "Horries") is
the name given to a natural phenomenon on the coast
of the Kimberley region in Western Australia.
Despite their name, the Horizontal Falls are a fast-moving tidal flow
through two narrow, closely aligned gorges of the McLarty Range, located in
Talbot Bay. The direction of the flow reverses with each change of
tide. A peak tide gives rise to a significant difference in the
sea level on either side of each gorge.
There are two gorges. Above each of the gorges are natural reservoirs
which fill and empty with seawater through the gorge openings. The inner
gorge is also partly fed by fresh water from Poulton Creek.
I hope you enjoy this unusual phenomenon in Western Australia.
~Marsha~
THE BOAT WE WILL BE RIDING IN TO SEE THIS UP CLOSE
Information was from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
10-07-13